[BC] Wow, I wonder if y ou feel the same way about AM?

[Jeff Glass]

In a message dated 2/3/10 2:38:55 AM Central Standard Time, 
broadcast-request at radiolists.net writes:

> With the announcement above, and the DTV broadcasters beginning to go 
mobile, 
> I can't conceive of any mass market consumer electronics manufacturer who 
> will want to waste resources developing HD radios when the handwriting is 
on 
> the wall. They already see how consumers are responding with a yawn to HD 
> Radio simply because other technologies are overtaking it. 
>   

Jim:

I did not see your original post about broadcasting, etc. This is sad to 
see coming, but it seems the most effective, and consumer friendly way to 
transition over to digital broadcasting. I relly love high power RF and working 
with transmitters, studying them (both new and old) and the thought that 
they may be someday shut down, is a true heartbreaker for me. 

Fact is, WiFi and cellular is "cool" to young people, and if they become 
interested in radio broadcasting again, it will be because they can get it on 
their cellphone, Ipod or now Ipad. It's just too hard for our industry to 
develop enough interest in regular radio to make consumers want to research it 
enough to but an HD radio instead of a new cellphone. 

I truly hope that it turns out that I'm totally wrong, and soaking wet with 
heavy water. There has been no time in my life where I've wanted so 
desperately to be wrong as I am now with regard to 4G taking place of our existing 
RF network. We'll see. Am FM radio has been a huge part of my life, and it's 
almost like it's a member of my family. I may rant here about my dislike 
for the formats, creativity, etc., but I still love radio regardless. 

Jeff Glass
Northern Illinois University

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